Abigail Botten

Experience

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  YouthWorks

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Community Services Coordinator

  - Lead a mission site through coordinating service opportunities for 70 participants weekly- Communicated with community partners to ensure schedule and to navigate through issues- Supported 3 other staff members on site - Lead large group gathering discussions over different content

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  180 Degrees, Inc.

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Led strategy, development, and implementation for programming, community engagement, expansion, and staffing across two 24/7/365 residential programs.• Directed and led a team of 15 staff members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture that resulted in streamlined operations and consistently exceeded organizational goals.• Cultivated and maintained partnerships with over 200 stakeholders monthly, driving community building, outreach, events, and fundraising efforts. Resulted in 88% bed utilization in the shelter, showcasing strategic relationship management and program effectiveness.• Pioneered and executed short and long-term project cycles, skillfully managing multiple work plans and project deadlines concurrently. Proven ability to navigate complex project landscapes and deliver results with precision.• Coordinated and aligned program processes for congruency within 6 internal shelter programs, adhering to Department of Human Services licensing regulations. Ensured operational cohesion and compliance across diverse program elements.• Directed the oversight of county, state, and federal funding, grants, and program budgets exceeding $650,000. Demonstrated fiscal responsibility by consistently coming in under budget, achieving an average savings of $10,000 through two budget cycles. Show less • Educated and cultivated relationships with a diverse audience of over 500 students, staff, and nonprofits spanning 9 school districts and 3 counties.• Formulated, organized, and executed a formalized community impact strategy covering 2 Minneapolis Metro and 2 rural Minnesota communities. Regularly updated results on a quarterly basis to facilitate data-driven decision-making and ensure continual prioritization of impactful contact engagement with youth.• Orchestrated and mentored an outreach and community engagement team across 4 youth programs, providing monthly status updates and coaching support. Conducted hands-on community-based outreach and case management within schools, libraries, and workplaces, fostering a holistic approach to youth support. Show less

  • Senior Program Manager

    Mar 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Outreach and Community Engagement Supervisor

    Jul 2018 - Mar 2020
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  Year Up

  Dec 2021 - now

  • Playing a key role in scaling organization reach by leading monthly design sessions and fostering collaboration for innovative solutions, this will impact 40,000 young people by 2030. • Boosted efficiency and effectiveness through designing a project workflow plan, strategically aligning a 40-member team on their processes for new program creation. • Directed the end-to-end process of researching, testing, designing, and packaging a Career Series Initiative for youth 14-29, expected to impact 500 young people nationwide within the first year. • Consult for external nonprofits, schools, and corporations by collaborating to design and grow organization-wide career readiness programs, creatively problem solving through barriers. Show less • Championed and trained 10 staff members through bi-weekly professional skills coaching and facilitation, cultivating a high-performance culture and fostering individual growth.• Developed and delivered curriculum and training to 130 scholars weekly regarding professional development and soft skills. • Proactively fostered cross-functional relationships with various teams, resulting in the creation of streamlined processes that significantly contributed to enhanced student retention.• Executed compelling high-level presentations and training sessions, playing a pivotal role in program alignment and data analysis. Show less

  • Partner Innovation Manager

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Program Manager

    Dec 2021 - Oct 2022
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  Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Atlanta (YNPN Atlanta)

  Jul 2022 - now

  Next Generation Board Chair